Dubai World Cup: Inside the $1B Meydan Racecourse

Updated 1215 GMT (2015 HKT) March 28, 2014

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Gateway to luxury – The $10 million Dubai World Cup takes place on Saturday March 29 at the Meydan Racecourse, which is a suitable setting for the world's richest horse racing day. Completed in 2010, the course has the world's largest grandstand, stretching some 1.6 km long.

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Fine dining – Fittingly for a course that stages such a prestigious event, and cost a reported $1 billion to build, trackside dining at the Meydan can take place in a variety of spectacular settings.

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Room with a view – The Meydan is not just a racecourse but also the world's first five-star trackside hotel, with 284 rooms and suites, from where clients can enjoy unrivaled views on the balcony.